United States Eventing Association

Address:Great Meadow Foundation; 5089 Old Tavern Road; The Plains, VA; 20198 From D.C: I-66 west to exit 31 to VA Rt. 245 toward Old Tavern; turn left onto Old Tavern Road; 1.8 miles, your destination is on the left. From Winchester I-81:Take exit for I66 East to exit 28 towards Warrenton; go 2.7 miles, take a right onto Old Tavern Road; your destination will be on the right.

Fri:Cross-country course open-3 pm.Show Jumping course open - 4 pm. Sat:All P/M/T - Dressage 8:00-am; P/M/T Show Jumping-10:00 am; P/M/T Cross-country-10:30 am.; Sun:All N/BN/Starter/Pre-Starter - Dressage-8:00 am; N/BN/Starter/Pre-Starter Show Jumping-10:00; N/BN/Starter/Pre-Starter Cross-country-10:30am.

Most likely Training will be Saturday and Novice Sunday.Depending on entry numbers at the different levels, some Training may run Sunday. It is also possible some Novice may Run Saturday. We will not be able confirm the final schedule until after the closing date.

Although we are allowing signup for Rider, Horse and Open divisions at some levels, if there are insufficient entries to run some divisions, they will be combined. Please list your preferences on your entry to help us create the divisions.

Division may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website.

TD:Mike Smallwood (MD) Judges:Pres:Katie Domino(MD); Dressage Judges:Nicky Vogel (VA), (VA); Nancy Lowey (VA) SJ Judge:Kathy White, (VA) CD: XC:Jonathan Wells, (TN) SJ:Kathy White, (VA

Available online Wednesday evening, June 3 onhttp://www.mocpony.club

Enter via Xentry or Evententries: Sec: Melinda Rozga-Moore Email: melrozga@gmail.com Phone(703) 328 6173(please no calls after 8:30pm) Website:http://www.mocpony.club Middleburg Horse Trial strongly prefers electronic entries and payment via credit card or other electronic means. We can accept either XENTRY or Evententries for electronic transmission of your entry to Middleburgand we strongly encourage all entries to use either system for entries and payment.For those not wanting to pay by credit card we are accepting payment via Venmo (@MiddleburgHorseTrials)or other electronic means (e.g. Zelle), but you would need to first contact the secretary if you want to use methods other than Xentry, Evententries or Venmo .Entry formsmust be submitted electronically (direct or via email -melrozga@gmail.com), not by mail.For ALL entries, the entry date will be the date when payment is processedelectronically If payment is not received by the closing date theentry is considered incomplete and will be subject to post entry late fees.Although you can fill out an entry using the USEA PDF entry form, they will not be directly transmitted electronically and you must email the entry to the secretary and pay them by credit card or use Venmo, Zelle, or other electronic means. In addition to USEA/USEF waivers, the USPC and the Great Meadow foundation requires Middleburg HT to have additional signed waivers.They must be electronically submitted and not paper copies. These can be signed digitally athttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-uspc-non-member-waiver/ andhttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-great-meadow-foundation-waiver/

Organizer: Max Corcoran Email: maxcorcoran@msn.com Competition Management: Middleburg Orange County Pony Club

Payment by credit card or other electronic means.Entry forms must be transmitted electronically through Xentry EventEntries or email melrozga@gmail.com. Credit card payments via Xentry or EventEntries. Payment can also be paid via Venmo (@MiddleburgHorseTrials) or Zelle (contact secretary).Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee.$50.00 returned (bounced) check fee. Entry: P:$280.00; M:270.00;T:260;N:$250.00;BN:$250.00 Starter $220; Pre-Starter: $175.00 Non-competing horses- Must register with secretary, have a negative coggins, and pay a $20 grounds fee. Post Entry/Late Fee:$50 late fee for entries and/ or payments after the closing date but before May 31. Entries after May 30 will be assessed a late fee of $100.Electronic entries must be paid by the closing date to avoid late fees. Change Fee:Change fee applies to division, horse and/ or rider.$25.00 for any change of entry before C.D. $50.00 for any change of entry after C.D.$ but before May 31; $100 fee for each change after May 30.Changes should be sent to the secretary by email. Changes NOT accepted by phone. Refunds: Before C.D.-Less $25 office fee; After C.D.- less $100 ONLY if place can be filled from wait list. Most likely NO REFUNDS for any level (entry) AFTER 9 pm May 31. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/D&M fee ($35) will be returned within 30 days of the competition to any who do not start the dressage test.Competition cancellation-No refund.

All entries include a $25 non-refundable office fee. Include printed, legible and current email address on entry. All correspondence from the secretary will be by email.All entrants competing (except Starter and Pre-Starter)must be USEA members. All horses competing (except Starter and Pre-Starter)must have USEA registration number. Modified and Preliminary competitors, include USEF membership numbers for rider, trainer and owner (including farm, syndicate, etc.). Riders, trainers, and/or owners of horses competing at the Modified and higher level who arenotUSEF members will be required to pay an $85 Show Pass fee via the USF portal.Please note that USEF only allows one Show Pass Fee per year per individual. (Note: a coach may or may not be a trainer; trainers are the ones who care and feed the horses) PLEASE no photos of missing items emailed to secretary - Scans are okay - must be legible! Double entries: Not accepted. The use of XENTRY or Evententries is strongly encouraged as you can submit your entries electronically. Entry formsmust be submitted electronically (direct or via email -melrozga@gmail.com), not by mail.For ALL entries, the entry date will be the date when payment is processedelectronically

This year we are hosting a USEA INTERSCHOLASTIC EVENTING LEAGUE(IEL) TEAM CHALLENGE. If you have a team, please send your team roster to our Secretary, Melinda Rozga-Moore atmelrozga@gmail.com. Even if you do not have a team, but are interested in participating, let us know and we can try to assign you to a team.

Check entry status online athttp://www.mocpony.club. Entries may be accepted after the closing date on a space-available basis. Incomplete entriesmay bewait listed until complete. If there is a wait list, it will be posted on the website along with entry status. Unpaid entries are incomplete and will not be assigned ride times. We will not hold spots for incomplete/ unpaidentriesif we have awaitlist. Emergency information box on entry must be filled out or entry is not complete. Please include TIP registration number for horses that want to be considered for TIP awards(http://tjctip.com). These must be received by June 6th at 1PM. For all entries, thedate of paymentis considered the entry date, NOT the date it was submitted via Xentry Evententries or emailed. Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 office fee; After C.D.- entry fee less $100ONLYif place can be filled from wait list. NO REFUNDS for any level (entry) AFTER 9 pm June 1. Competition cancellation-No refund. All scratches must be given directly to Melinda via email: melrozga@gmail.com. We are not responsible for scratches left on answering machines.Email required. Negative Coggins certificate valid through June 9, 2025 required for all horses.Horses without current Coggins on file or in hand will not be allowed on grounds.

If you would like to participate in the IEL Team Challenge, please send team rosters to Melinda Rozga-Moore atmelrozga@gmail.comby closing date. Teams should be made up of three or four riders. If you are an individual or group of two, please ask to be added to a scramble team.

The Starter division is recognized by USEA and will be assessed a starter fee. The Pre-Starter division will be run identically to the Starter division (although some allowance for unauthorized assistance) but is unrecognized and will not be assessed a USEA Starter fee; Neither horse nor rider needs to be a member of USEA to compete in these divisions. However, in order to get USEA points and qualify for the AECs, the horse and rider in the Starter division must become members of USEA and enter the recognized Starter division

We require both the USEA entry agreement (https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/entry-form-horse-trials-classic-series-and-eventing-test) and the USEA/USF liability waiver (https://useventing.com/events-competitions/forms-documents/usef-participant-waiver-release-form-with-state-waiver).

In addition to USEA/USEF entry agreement and waivers, the USPC and the Great Meadow foundation requires Middleburg HT to have additional signed waivers.They must be electronically submitted and not paper copies. These can be signed digitally athttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-uspc-non-member-waiver/ andhttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-great-meadow-foundation-waiver/

Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org.

Sixribbons per division and product awards. Will be offering Ribbons for TIP registered horses (http://tjctip.com); please note your TIP number with your entry! Ribbons will also be awarded for IEL teams and High Point Pony Club riders. This year we are giving out UNITED STATES PONY CLUB HIGH POINT AWARDS at each level. It is open to Current USPC Members. Email Karen Souder at dcmocpc@gmail.com to let us know you are a pony club member. The High Point Program connects USPC with equine communities around the country by recognizing USPC members as ambassadors at shows or events outside of USPC. This program is supported by The Keith Taylor and Sheila Hundt Memorial Fund.

Stabling:No stabling available on-grounds. We will provide a list of contacts for local stabling available to competitors upon request. Veterinarian:Dr.Chad Davis (540) 955-9115 . Numbers will be posted at Secretary's stand. All trailers please go in Gate 2 and follow signs back to trailer parking. You should bring water - there will be limited access to water in the trailer parking area.

Hampton Inn - 9.2 miles - 540 349 4200; Baymont Inn and Suites - 9.4 miles - 800 337 0800; Local AirBnB or VRBO.

Test and arena sizes: All P-2026 USEF Preliminary Level Test A-Small Arena. All M- 2026 USEF Modified Test A - Small Arena.All T-2026 USEA Training Level Test A-Small Arena.All N-2026 USEA Novice Level Test A-Small Arena.All BN-2026 USEA Beginner Novice Level Test A-Small Arena. All Starter and Pre-Starter; 2026 USEA Starter Test A;
Arenas: all on improved grass behind Polo ring; If conditions are too wet; the dressage will take place on the grass and all-weather footing in the warmup ring near the SJ ring.

All P-3000 m @ 520 mpm.All M-2800 m @ 490 mpm.;All T-2500 m @ 470 mpm.All N-2200 m @ 400 mpm.All BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All Starter and Pre-Starter -1500 m @275mpm; Terrain: Open, rolling hills - old established turf, excellent footing. Course runs on same land as was used by the MARS Great Meadow International and Old Tavern. On all courses, some obstacles tend toward maximum heights for the level. Forward galloping courses. Well-suited for horses with experience at the level. P - includes water complex & coffin. M&T - includes water complex & ditch. N - includes water complex and ditch. BN - includes water complex. Starter and Pre-Starter - No combinations or sharp turns; if a ditch or water jump there will be an option. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. There may be a schooling day but that decision has not yet been made;

Levels may be divided/combined if entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry, otherwise Senior is assumed. If event is oversubscribed, preference given to higher levels. Division days may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website The Pre-Starter division will be run identically to the Starter division but is unrecognized and will not be assessed a USEA Starter fee. Pre-Starter will be allowed a reasonable amount of unauthorized assistance such as having their dressage test read to them from someone outside the ring. Although we are allowing signup for Rider, Horse and Open divisions at some levels. IF there are insufficient entries to run some divisions, they will be combined. Please list your preferences on your entry to help us create the divisions. This year we are giving out UNITED STATES PONY CLUB HIGH POINT AWARDS at each level. It is open to Current USPC Members. Email Karen Souder at dcmocpc@gmail.com to let us know you are a pony club member. The High Point Program connects USPC with equine communities around the country by recognizing USPC members as ambassadors at shows or events outside of USPC. This program is supported by The Keith Taylor and Sheila Hundt Memorial Fund. Also this year we are hosting a USEA INTERSCHOLASTIC EVENTING LEAGUE(IEL) TEAM CHALLENGE. If you have a team, please send your team roster to our Secretary, Melinda Rozga-Moore at melrozga@gmail.com. Even if you do not have a team, but are interested in participating, let us know and we can try to assign you to a team. Division may change days depending on entries. Any changes will be posted to website. Show jumping warmup and competition arena will be on all weather footing. Cross-country course closed for schooling before HT. We need volunteers; please go to USEA's Volunteer Incentive Program:https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/15394. Gifts, food and drinks for volunteers will be distributed. Farrier (Lauren Myers: 703-899-6593) Erin Gilmore will be the official photographer. VTO will be onsite selling tack. You should bring water - there will be limited access to water in the trailer parking area.The closest dependable water may be far away. Food Truck (Brick City Kitchen) on grounds for lunch and possibly breakfast. Vendors on grounds during event.
No loose dogs anywhere on the grounds including on XC course. Dogs must be leashed and attached to a person or vehicle per USEF Rule GR1301.6.
Refund checks not mailed until after event and check has cleared.
Watchhttp://www.mocpony.clubwebsite for additional information.
Live scores can be found at:http://www.coursewalkapp.com/livescores/
All trailers and spectators please go in Gate 2 and follow signs back to trailer parking.
All volunteers please go in Gate 7 and follow signs.
NO CARS OR TRUCKS will be allowed up by competition area during competition - it is .2 mile walk from trailers. In addition to USEA/USEF waivers, the USPC and the Great Meadow foundation requires Middleburg HT to have additional signed waivers.They must be electronically submitted and not paper copies. These can be signed digitally athttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-uspc-non-member-waiver/ andhttps://info.striderpro.com/ewaivers/middleburg-ht-great-meadow-foundation-waiver/ The Sharps container will be placed at the Secretary stand which is near the trailer parking. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS
1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.
a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801)
b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a Horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801.


“Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.